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As the Rockies inch closer to Opening Day, Troy Johnston is making a play for a roster spot with his mantra of 'controlling the controllables,' a nod to the intensity of Cactus League competition. The clock is ticking with just 15 days until the season opener, and roster predictions are heating up as contributors like Brennan Bernardino and Victor Vodnik vie for attention while others participate in the World Baseball Classic. The tension mounts, particularly in Colorado's tightest position battle, where even the top prospect isn't assured a place on the 26-man roster. Every at-bat, every pitch counts, as the Rockies aim to finalize their lineup for a promising season ahead.
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Johnston 'controlling the controllables' as he competes for roster spot
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – In the high-stakes environment of Cactus League play, where every at-bat can determine an Opening Day roster spot, Rockies outfielder/first baseman Troy Johnston is focused on "controlling the controllables."
Coming off a 2023 campaign as the Marlins' Minor League Player of the Year, Johnston made his Major
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Who will break camp with Rox? Here are some updated predictions
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – With the Rockies’ season opener 15 days away, the building of swings and hitting approaches and the experimentation on the mound are only beginning to give way to competitive strategy and scouting reports. So predicting the Rockies’ Opening Day roster is still an exercise in making judgments
Purple Row
Purple Row After Dark: Who will win the World Baseball Classic?
Place your bets! The pool stage of the World Baseball Classic is complete, the matchups are set, and we’re gearing up for what should be five days of incredible baseball starting Friday night with Team USA taking on Canada in Houston and the Dominican Republic facing Korea in Miami. The following night, Puerto Rico will […]
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Colorado Rockies spring training game no. 21 thread: Sean Sullivan vs Taylor Clarke
The Colorado Rockies continue to push towards Opening Day with just two weeks left until the glorious words “play ball” are uttered. The Rockies are still working on their Opening Day 26-man roster, especially with many of their expected contributors still away while participating in the World Baseball Classic. However, pitchers Brennan Bernardino, Victor Vodnik, […]
Roxpile
Rockies' top prospect is showing this position battle isn't over yet
Colorado's most heated position battle is far tighter than most people realize.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Spring Training Gameday Thread, #21 vs. Rockies
Roster moves The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves and have 40 players in camp. Reassigned to Minor League camp: No major surprises here. The best known name is probably Jarvis, who has appeared 67 times for the D-backs over the past three seasons. However, he was designated for assignment in December, and subsequently […]